In the world of skin care, there is often an abundance of advice coming from every direction. Between recommendations for buzzy new products from online influencers to suggestions from family and friends, there is a long list of what needs to be done to achieve flawless skin. But what about skin care mistakes we should avoid? From only applying sunscreen …

As a wedding planner, I’m used to answering questions people are too embarrassed to ask. There are polite ways to say that you don’t want kids or unvaccinated guests at your nuptials. You don’t have to serve a meal or register, but this should be clearly communicated to guests. Loading Something is loading. Wedding planning can take a lot of …

When you think about harmful chemicals, you might imagine a hazardous waste site or contamination in water. But toxic chemicals also lurk in the food we eat and products we use every day. The issue of toxic chemicals in products, namely beauty and personal care products, is particularly personal for me. I grew up getting hair straightening treatments, starting at …

If you’ve gone for a long run or participated in a tough boot camp session, you may feel on top of the world — but your feet may not feel quite so euphoric. In fact, they might be achy, tired and sore, and your legs and calves aren’t feeling so great either. So, you resign yourself to the fact that …

Serena Williams, 40, just showed off her radiant complexion and beautifully curly hair in a new Instagram video. In the video, the tennis star is rocking a Nike tank top paired with a full face of glam—and she looks so stunning. Williams previously opened up about her skincare routine, and she swears by coconut oil, retinol serum, and light therapy …

​​Temps are rising and excess layers are shedding, which can only mean one thing: festival season. Upcoming months will see the celebratory comeback of events like Coachella and Stagecoach following their 2021 (and 2020) cancellations. But what to wear for after such a pause? We’ve done the research on your behalf. On the ground, we predict the festival crowd will …

The “Black Widow” in black and white: Scarlett Johansson gives a sneak peek of her first entrepreneurial venture. The Outset Scarlett Johansson is joining the sea of celebrity skin care founders. Last June, the two-time Oscar nominee announced she would be entering the beauty market with her own line, and on Tuesday, the 37-year-old actress launched an Instagram account and …

Brides is committed to guiding ALL couples through not only their wedding planning journey, but through relationship milestones and ups and downs. Every love story is beautiful, has its own distinct history, and its own trials—there’s no relationship that looks the same. To celebrate that uniqueness, we’re asking couples to open up about their love story, for our latest column, …